Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Pretty Utility Cabinet

Oh my goodness!
  
My partner, Char @ Crap I've Made, and I are still in the 
Crafting with the Stars competition!  Not by a landslide, mind you -- those are some kind of talented gals.  You should go check them all out! 

And now I can share my first project with you all.






Surprise!


I love doors -- all kinds of doors and Habitat's Restore is always full to the rafters with 'em.  I picked up a pair of $15 bi-fold louvered doors to made a utility cabinet that is pretty to look at and hides all my necessary uglies.


 I took one of the doors and flipped it upside down.  Using a jigsaw, I cut the decorative top edge and the little "peek-a-boo" hole.  The cabinet body was made from 1x10's and the shelves were arranged to accommodate all my cleaning supplies.

  





I added a few pieces of scrap wood trim and a plastic Goodwill doo-dad to jazz it up a bit.




Don't you think you could arrange the shelves any old way so you could store just about anything in it?



 A new coat of paint, a good distressing, a little glaze and there you have it!  No one will ever guess your dirty little secret... 




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62 comments:

  1. gail@My Repurposed LifeJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love this! I voted for this! :) great job, super tute!
    gail

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  2. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I loved this one! I thought it was genius and you did a fabulous job. I suspected this was yours :) Good luck on the next round!

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  3. DandoisLion DeLightsJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Oh awesome! I voted for this one! Yeah!!! Good luck next round!!

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  4. the cape on the cornerJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    seriously that-and you-are ridiculously awesome! mad skills.

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  5. " SHABBY JUNK"January 26, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    wow so cute, good job! judy

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  6. Diane DudaJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    you're pretty dang talented yourself. i just love it!

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  7. High Street CottageJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Lindy this is awesome! What vision you have! I love it, and the paint treatment too is so pretty. I keep hearing about Crafting with the Stars but need to check it out. Have a Wonderful Wednesday, xoxo tami

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  8. ChrissieJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Awesome! You did a fabulous job!

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  9. Elizabeth and Gary January 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Hi Lindy,
    Wow, you created a really fun and pretty piece. Your cabinet can be used in any room..I think you did a great job on it and I love it..(I want one)
    Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth

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  10. GBLJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Love this - it's the one I voted for too.

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  11. Tire Swing MomJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    How clever! That would make a good little storage cabinet for my daughter's bathroom. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    So cute! I love this idea. I am thinking of making an upright pantry (right now I house the goods in a cupboard below the counter) This is so cute!
    and I love the GW doo-dad!

    great tutorial too!

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  13. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Love your cabinet and was delighted when you opened the door to reveal broom storage! They are always underfoot around my house and to have a cabinet where they can be hidden away ... priceless!

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  14. Melanie BacomJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    That is great. I have most of the supplies in my garage. My son needs a cabinet. I will make this for him. Thank you.
    http://mmbcreations.blogspot.com/

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  15. SherriJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Lindy! How creative are you!!! It looks great! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. cockermomJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    This one got my vote too! cute idea!

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  17. Vintage GalJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Wow ~ FAB U LOUS ~ How creative is that! Thanks for the inspiration..... Now I must make Mr. Vintage a verrryyy gooood dinner and talk to him about a new project ~ tee hee ;-)

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  18. NanaDianaJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Lindy- That is an AWESOME piece...I love it. I passed up a set of bifold doors not too long ago and kicked myself for days...actually, I am STILL kicking myself! Hugs--Diana

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  19. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    This looks gorgeous! Re-store is always such a treasure trove!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm a new follower here!

    http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com

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  20. Teresa@Much-A-DoJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Kudos to you Lindy - this is a real winner with me! Just shows you don't have to put up with blah or bland, even for your cleaning supplies. Great inspiration!

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  21. DIYbyDesignJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I just linked over from Transformation Thursday. What a great project. Awesome hidden storage. I am your latest follower. I would love for you to come check out my blog and follow me back. Thanks. www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. I look forward to keeping up with your blog.

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  22. JodyJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    This is so clever! I have no hall or coat closets in my house and I have been looking FOREVER for a cute cupboard to store my cleaning supplies in. This would be a perfect solution!

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  23. SusanJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Neat idea!! A place for everything and everything in its place!

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  24. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Visiting from transformation Thursdays, this is fabulous! At first I thought you had taken the guts out of an old grandfather clock, I thought, well where am I going to find one of those, but you made it ingenious!!!

    Carol

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  25. morninglorycottageJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Lindy, this was so fantastic. I knew it was yours by the wall color. I think I read your blog too much. LOL. Well that and how fabulous it was. Good luck with the next round. I know you'll do fantastic with that round.
    Hugs~ Amanda

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  26. Irma@CosasBellasJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Yay Lindy!!! I'm so happy for you!
    I voted for your super creative idea, I would love to have one of those babies for all my cleaning supplies.

    Can't wait to see what you're going to do next,
    Irma

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  27. Hi, I'm Suz!!January 27, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Lindy - - come and move next door to me!!! I need your help!! I'm a great cook!! I'll make supper EVERYDAY!!! Pretty please??

    Love LOVE LOVE!!! the cabinet!!!

    Hugs ~~ Suz

    inspiringcreativeness.blogspot

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  28. foreverdecoratingJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Do you know how great this is? You not only did well with this project, but imagine a row of these in a mud room so each person in the house could have a 'locker' for their coat, shoes and 'stuff'! Such a wonderful idea.

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  29. Full of GraceJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    That's really pretty! Great Job :)

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  30. Wendy@Once upon a rose havenJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Great project with a Beautiful result!
    I love it!!!
    Blessings ~*~ Wendy ~*~

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  31. Sweet Bee CottageJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    That is some wicked cleverness! You rock!

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  32. LareeJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I am so happy you linked this up at HOH! I totally voted for this one - I'm glad you're still in!

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  33. ChristineJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    wow. this is really cool! I gotta go back to Restore.....

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  34. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    FANTASTIC!! What a great idea- love how this came out and congrats to you!!!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  35. ChrisJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    What an amazing creation!! You are very talented!!

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  36. abeachcottageJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    What a great idea! Love your creativity. You did a fantastic job. Well done!

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  37. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Love it--what a great project!

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  38. ErinJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    That is terrific Lindy!!! I love how you make me rethink cabinets!

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  39. VanessaJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Ummmm...that is beyond clever Lindy! Truly amazing and you would never know that it was used to store cleaning supplies! I absolutely love it and think you are incredibly talented. Thank you so much for sharing this at the party this week!
    Vanessa

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  40. MelissaJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Wow!! I so need to learn how to work with wood.

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  41. My Dream CanvasJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    This looks so lovely. I look forward to you stopping by at My Dream Canvas:-)

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  42. Blue Ridge Altered ArtJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Wow, this is amazing. You are quite the builder and have a wonderful imagination thinking beyond the box. Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece with us. ~~Sherry~~

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  43. fawndearJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    You're my inspiration! Seriously I'm redoing nerly every room in my home and I couldn't figure out what to do with my cleaning supplies. I Love this! Thank you!

    Tootles,
    FawnDear

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  44. Carrie @ Dittle DattleJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Lindy, this is so creative! Thanks for linking up to "Amaze Me Monday" blog party.

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  45. Terry @ La Bella VieJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I love it this entire project, well done! Now I think I need to go find some old doors!
    Thanks for sharing this!
    Terry

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  46. Bella @ Bella before and afterJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Yeah you are pretty much amazing, like totally amazing, this is sooooo pretty, I love everything, the distressing you gave, the little peekaboo cutout, the insides filled with cleaning supplies, he he. You did good, as usual, no surprise there. :)

    Come link up if you get a chance!!

    Hugs,

    Bella :)

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  47. Pretty Pink CherubJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    What a fabulous idea!!!! I have a tri fold door that needs a project like this ;O)!!!! FABULOUS!!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Hugs!

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  48. QuiltpiecerJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Absolutely amazing! I love it! So much talent ... thanks for sharing!

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  49. FarahJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Great job... it looks pretty Lindy...
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  50. emmalina.lollyJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    This is fantastic! I love this idea and with our not having much storage space, this is a wonderful solution!

    Although my husband recently asked me "Why does everything have to have doors?" hahaha Oh love.

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  51. AtticmagJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    That's one clever little closet. Very nice. Hope you'll stop by and see our fabrics. Jane

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  52. shaunaFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    This was my favourite project! I can't wait to try my hand at making one too!

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  53. SueFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    How talented you are! I love your little cleaning cabinet. Great job.
    Sue

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  54. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Lindy, that is a great idea. Look at you building that, girl. Thanks for joining the party.

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  55. Erika . . . with a KFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Wow inside caught me by surprise! cutest utility closet ever!!

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  56. A Vintage VineFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    WOW! Lindy this is awesome! You do such amazing things!

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  57. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    you never cease to amaze me!

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  58. EmilyFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I love it! I'm looking around my house trying to figure out if I have a place to put one.
    domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

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  59. Katie @ OhhBabyFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Wow! That is amazing! What a good (looking) idea! Following you for sure!

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  60. ChrissyFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    What an absolutely brilliant idea. Now one will know that you upcycled old doors. I just love your blog, but have no idea about the competitions, I just started blogging. Will definitely have to check out the others. I am now a follower.

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  61. Lauren @ Love, Water and WineFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Great idea! I gasped in excitement when I saw the hidden storage. I love hidden storage!

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  62. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Thats so cool!!!! Great idea.

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